resistant materials
[rɪˈzɪstənt məˈtɪriəlz]
nounpl: resistant materials
materiais resistentes
1. Materials that have the ability to withstand stress, wear, damage, or deterioration without breaking or losing their structural integrity
Resistant materials like titanium are commonly used in aerospace engineering.
Materiais resistentes como o titânio são comumente usados na engenharia aeroespacial.
2. Substances designed or naturally suited to oppose or endure specific forces, chemicals, heat, or environmental conditions
The building was constructed with fire-resistant materials to meet safety codes.
O edifício foi construído com materiais resistentes ao fogo para atender aos códigos de segurança.
3. In design and technology education, materials selected for their durability and ability to maintain performance under challenging conditions
Students studied resistant materials to understand their properties and applications.
Os estudantes estudaram materiais resistentes para compreender suas propriedades e aplicações.
In Brazil and Portugal, this term is primarily used in educational curricula (particularly in design and technology courses), engineering, construction, and industrial manufacturing. It reflects the importance of material science in modern technological development and safety standards. The term is more technical and formal, commonly found in academic textbooks and professional documentation rather than casual conversation.
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